LIBERTY Kenya holdings limited has become the 18th publicly listed company to issue a profit warning, highlighting a tough operating environment for businesses in 2015.

Interest in Kenya’s capital markets continue to grow as the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) signs up 6 clearing members as the bourse gets ready to launch its Derivatives market.

Flame Tree Group has signed an agreement to acquire SuzieBeauty line of colour cosmetics brand. The acquisition of SuzieBeauty, diversifies FTG’s products and positions the group as a key player in the niche colour cosmetics prestige segment.

Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited subsidiary, Barclays financial services limited, today commenced trading on the bourse following extensive system testing and integration, since its admission as a trading participant.